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01-25-2021, 04:28 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Puyallup
Posts: 244
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Ours is a 2015 StarCraft AR OneII 14RB towed by a 2014 Ram 1500
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2015 Starcraft AR-ONE 14RB
2014 Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab 4x4
5.7L V8 Hemi 395 HP, 410 TQ 8-speed auto, w/3.92 rear ratio
K&N 71-1561 Air Intake w/FlowMaster Exhaust system.
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01-27-2021, 06:54 PM
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#1802
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Huffman
Posts: 88
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My new Truck, my TT, Laredo 331BH
My new truck, a 2017 F350 DRW. My Current TT but about to upgrade to 2020 Keystone Avalanche 296BH 5th wheel next week.
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02-19-2021, 01:06 PM
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#1803
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: Denver
Posts: 1
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02-19-2021, 01:14 PM
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#1804
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Bushkill
Posts: 10
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2019 f250 xlt 6.2 gasser and 2018 cougar 26rbs
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02-19-2021, 02:09 PM
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#1805
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Markham, Ontario
Posts: 1,942
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Originally Posted by psalm19pix
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Nice looking truck, Congrats!
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Dan & Serena
2019 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD SLE
2015 Cougar X-Lite 29 RET
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02-19-2021, 02:10 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Markham, Ontario
Posts: 1,942
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Troutbound1
2019 f250 xlt 6.2 gasser and 2018 cougar 26rbs
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Nice looking set up, Congrats and enjoy.
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Dan & Serena
2019 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD SLE
2015 Cougar X-Lite 29 RET
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02-19-2021, 02:17 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Huffman
Posts: 88
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2020 Avalanche 396BH, 2017 F350 DRW
Here's the new Rig, an Avalanche 396BH model and a F350 DRW to tow. With the B&W Companion Hitch.
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02-19-2021, 02:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Markham, Ontario
Posts: 1,942
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JSisemoreTX
Here's the new Rig, an Avalanche 396BH model and a F350 DRW to tow. With the B&W Companion Hitch.
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Very nice Jeremy.
Congrats and enjoy.
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Dan & Serena
2019 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD SLE
2015 Cougar X-Lite 29 RET
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02-19-2021, 03:59 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Huffman
Posts: 88
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Thanks, appreciate it!
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02-19-2021, 05:20 PM
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#1810
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Puyallup
Posts: 244
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JSisemoreTX
Thanks, appreciate it!
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Instead of posting, simply click the "THANKS" button. 
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2015 Starcraft AR-ONE 14RB
2014 Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab 4x4
5.7L V8 Hemi 395 HP, 410 TQ 8-speed auto, w/3.92 rear ratio
K&N 71-1561 Air Intake w/FlowMaster Exhaust system.
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02-20-2021, 12:31 AM
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#1811
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: WA
Posts: 384
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JSisemoreTX
Here's the new Rig, an Avalanche 396BH model and a F350 DRW to tow. With the B&W Companion Hitch.
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Congrats, and nice setup.
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2018 Dodge Ram 3500 6.7L Diesel Cummins Turbo
2019 Jayco Eagle 321RSTS 5th Wheel
Retired Army MSG
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02-26-2021, 05:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Fort Thomas, AZ
Posts: 143
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Here we go.
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Bob n Judy n Nanook n Biscuit n Elsa
2016 Ram 1500 - 2016 Laredo 265SRK
Running on the ragged edge of respectability
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02-27-2021, 06:47 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 3,936
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Originally Posted by Blackrock
Here we go.
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Your tag line in your signature is so true! "Running on the ragged edge of respectability"
That is a lot of tail for a Ram 1500!
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Russ & Paula and Belle the Beagle.
2016 Ram Laramie 3500 DRW 14,000# GVWR (New TV)
2005 Copper Canyon 293 FWSLS 32’ GVWR 12,360
Visit and enjoy Oregon State Parks
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02-27-2021, 07:26 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Picacho, Az
Posts: 6,639
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rhagfo
Your tag line in your signature is so true! "Running on the ragged edge of respectability"
That is a lot of tail for a Ram 1500!
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Exactly my thoughts!
A 30' 10k lb 5er with a 12' 3k+ lb trailer behind all connected to a 1/2 ton truck??
I'd have to pass on this set up & hope I don't have to pass it on the highway!
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Full-timed 10+ years
Sold '13 Redwood FB
Traded '13 GMC Denali DRW D/A
Replacement undetermined
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02-27-2021, 07:57 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Gaylord
Posts: 25,220
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Quote:
Originally Posted by travelin texans
Exactly my thoughts!
A 30' 10k lb 5er with a 12' 3k+ lb trailer behind all connected to a 1/2 ton truck??
I'd have to pass on this set up & hope I don't have to pass it on the highway!
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Sure looks like a "Here, hold my beer and watch this" moment to me.... 
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John
2015 F250 6.7l 4x4
2014 Cougar X Lite 27RKS
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02-27-2021, 02:00 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Milwaukie, OR
Posts: 1,163
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Originally Posted by Blackrock
Here we go.
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I know...tough room. Basically the folks on this site want you to be safe. They also don't want to encourage unsafe situations so rookies don't get the idea that it's OK.
Just some quick numbers would indicate that with just the 5er loaded (using the trailer GVWR) you are 300-500 lbs over your truck's payload. Add passengers and other gear and you're way over. Then there's the potential tail wagging the dog scenario with high wind or semi passing turbulence with the light truck pulling a broad sided sail.
The notion of 1/2 ton towable 5th wheels is mostly marketing hype based on tow capacity and totally ignoring payload.
FWIW, it's a nice looking rig. But it's not within any legal or safety towing parameters. Any sales person that said "you're good to go" is lying to you. Best of luck to you and your family.
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Jeff & Sandi (and Teddy - 7lb Schnorkie)
2018 Montana High Country 305RL
2012 RAM 3500 Crew Cab 4x4 SRW
Demco Recon Hitch on B&W Turnover Ball
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02-27-2021, 02:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Puyallup
Posts: 244
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rhagfo
Your tag line in your signature is so true! "Running on the ragged edge of respectability"
That is a lot of trailer for a Ram 1500!
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That is way too heavy for that Ram! Trouble down the road.
Only way that would work is to manually shift watching the Tach and keeping it above 2,500rpm and higher if in mountains.
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2015 Starcraft AR-ONE 14RB
2014 Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab 4x4
5.7L V8 Hemi 395 HP, 410 TQ 8-speed auto, w/3.92 rear ratio
K&N 71-1561 Air Intake w/FlowMaster Exhaust system.
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02-27-2021, 05:54 PM
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#1818
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Fort Thomas, AZ
Posts: 143
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Quote:
Originally Posted by travelin texans
Exactly my thoughts!
A 30' 10k lb 5er with a 12' 3k+ lb trailer behind all connected to a 1/2 ton truck??
I'd have to pass on this set up & hope I don't have to pass it on the highway!
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The photo was taken as I came off the scales at the Gin. The trailer and quad are 1400# with a 200# tongue weight. Yes the half ton truck isloaded right to the limit. It's the Tradesman package with a 1820# load limit. I only tow like this going to the lake or the local dunes.
The truck and trailer have been to Alaska and back and performs well.
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Bob n Judy n Nanook n Biscuit n Elsa
2016 Ram 1500 - 2016 Laredo 265SRK
Running on the ragged edge of respectability
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02-27-2021, 07:17 PM
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#1819
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Picacho, Az
Posts: 6,639
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackrock
The photo was taken as I came off the scales at the Gin. The trailer and quad are 1400# with a 200# tongue weight. Yes the half ton truck isloaded right to the limit. It's the Tradesman package with a 1820# load limit. I only tow like this going to the lake or the local dunes.
The truck and trailer have been to Alaska and back and performs well.
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As a disclaimer for newbies this should be thought through carefully with serious number calculations before this should be done or considered so that safety for you & your family along with anyone/everyone on the highways with you being the biggest concern.
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Full-timed 10+ years
Sold '13 Redwood FB
Traded '13 GMC Denali DRW D/A
Replacement undetermined
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03-03-2021, 05:57 AM
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#1820
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Joppa, MD
Posts: 11,082
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Quote:
Originally Posted by travelin texans
As a disclaimer for newbies this should be thought through carefully with serious number calculations before this should be done or considered so that safety for you & your family along with anyone/everyone on the highways with you being the biggest concern.
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But it does make for an excellent example of why you should be VERY careful when buying a used truck. I can see the ad now... "Lightly used to occasionally tow a light trailer a short distance to the lake". 
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Marshall
2012 Laredo 303 TG
2010 F250 LT Super Cab, long bed, 4X4, 6.4 Turbo Diesel
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